Combination lavatory and closet



Apri 29, 1930. w, DENNIS ET AL 1,756,635

' COMBINATION LAVATORY AND CLOSET Filed March 28, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet' l'h/d/zef E Benn/s r- Edward J Egehr (Ma/W I da /M1 A ril 29,1930. w. R.DENNISET'AL COMBINATION LAVATORY AND CLOSET Filed March 28, 1929 2Sheets-Sheet 2 gwoemtoc I r Edward J Baefi Patented Apr. 29, 1930 UNI EDSTATES WALTER R. DENNIS, F FERGUES FALLS, AND EDWARD J. BAEHR, 0FWADENA,

MINNESOTA COMBINATION LAVATORY AND CLOSET Application filed March 28,1929. Serial No. 350,559.

Our invention relates to combination lavatories and closets, and has forits object to provide a device in which a single fixture will serve thecombined function of both lavatory and closet, and in which the lavatoryforms a closure for the closet proper.

Another object of the invention resides in pivoting the lavatory towardthe rear of and toward one side of the closet to permit of i0 swingingthe same to cover or uncover the closet.

Another object of the invention resides in forming the lavatory with atubular housing offset therefrom, and in mounting the pivot for saidlavatory within said housing.

A still further object of the invention resides in forming said housingwith slots, and in employing a bracket for pivotally supporting saidlavatory, said bracket having arms extending through said slot and intosaid housing.

An object of the invention resides in providing hot and cold water pipesand in extending the same into said housing through one of said slots.

A feature of the invention resides in providing a faucet within saidhousing having a handle protruding through the housing and above thelavatory and connected to said 30 hot and cold water pipes.

An object of the invention resides in fixed lv connecting to saidlavatory a water spout, and in swivelly connecting the water spout tothe bottom of the faucet, along the axis of the pivot of said lavatory.

Another object of the invention resides in constructing the closet witha supporting member having a drain passing therethrough and in formingsaid supporting member with a branch connected to said drain andextending angularly therefrom toward the axis of said pivot.

A, still further object of the invention resides in providing thelavatory with a drain, and in swivelly connecting said drain with thebranch from said closet drain at the axis of the pivot of said lavatory.

An object of the invention resides in providing said lavatory withlatching means for practice. In such buildings, considerable inholdingthe same in adjusted position with" respect to the supporting brackettherefor.

A feature of the invention resides in providing an operatin rod foroperating said latching means and extending through the front of thelavatory, said rod being angular- 1y disposed to clear said lavatorydrain.

Another object of the invention resides in providing said operating rodwith an operating member serving as a handle for swinging the lavatoryabout its pivot.

Other objects of the invention reside in the details of constructionthereof, and in the novel combination and arrangement of partshereinafter illustrated or described.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a combinatio'n lavatory and closetillustrating an embodiment of our invention with the lavatory positionedto cover the closet.

Fig. 2 is a front elevational view of the structure shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the structure shown in Fig. 1 withthe lavatoryswung to uncover the closet.

Fig.4 is an elevational sectional view taken on line 4- ofFig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary plan sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

In numerous hotel buildings built in the days before plumbing andplumbing fixtures became universally used, the rooms were frequentlyconstructed without separate wash rooms or bath rooms, as is now thecustomary convenience is encountered by the occupants, due to the factthat frequently-but a single closet is to be had for each floor of thehotel. The present invention provides a de-' vice whereby a combinationcloset and lavatory may be readily installed in each room of a hotel orother building for the convenience of the occupant, which installationwill be perfectly sanitary and neat and attractive in appearance. 1

The invention proper comprises a closet A and a lavatory B constructedto simulate in appearance the present type of a closet and lavatory. Thecloset A is fixed relative to the building, while the lavatory B isadapted V to be swung about a vertical axis, designated at 10 in Fig. 3,to cover or uncover the closet A as the occasion may require.

The closet A may be of the bracket type, as shown in Fig. 1, andcomprises a bowl 11 of the usual construction, provided with asupporting member 12' by means of which the same may be rigidly securedto the studding 13 and 1401 the wall 15 of the room in which the. deviceis to be installed. This closet is provided with the usual seat 16 whichis hingedly connected to the supporting structure 12 by means of a hinge17. The closet A may be connected with the usual flushing device, notshown, which may be operated through a flushing lever 18 in the usualman ner. Such features of the closet do not form any particular part ofthe invention, and any conventional type of closet may be utilized. ifdesired, the pedestal type of closet may be niployed instead of the typeillustrated, and any system offlushing may be used in place of theconcealed form. In addition, ventilating means may be connectedto thebowl or seat of the closet for further increasing the form totheconfiguration of the bowl llof the closet A so that when the lavatoryA superiniposes said closet, the apron21 thereof forms substantially acontinuation of the walls of said closet. The seat 16 of the closet A ispositioned'at seat-elevation, while the basin 19 of lavatory B issituated at a height convenient for use. The apron 21 of lavatory B isconstructed considerably deeper than is customarily the practice, sothat the same extends to within a short distance of the upper surface ofthe'seat 18 completely covering the said seat and giving the combinedstructure an attractive appearance. 7

For pivot-ally supportinsg the lavatory B, the same is constructed witha tubular housing 22 which is formed toward one side'of the same and tothe rear of the said lavatory when disposed in position to cover thecloset A. This housing is'oifset with respect to the basin 19 andincludes a wall 23 which is a continuation of the apron 21 of thelavatory proper; The exact shape of this housing is best shown in Figs.1, 2 and 3. The top of the rim 20 of the lavatory extends over thetubular housing 22, as indicated at 24 to form a closureifor the upperportion of the same. Attached to the studding 14 of the wall l5, weemploy a bracket 25-which is formed with two arms 26 and 27 which extendin full lines in Fig. 3 to uncover the closet A,

or to a position shown in Figs. 1 and 2 tocover the same. or V inconjunction with the basin 19 of lavatory B, we employ a drain 34 whichis rigidly connected through a suitablepipe connection with an outlet 36disposed at the lowermost portion of said basin. Aplug 37 of usualconstruction serves to close this outlet.

Drain 34 may be constructed with a trap 38, I

if, desired, and is rigidly connected to the lavatory proper and extendsinthe direction of the axis 10 of the pivot for the lavatory.

On the supporting structure 12 of thecloset A is formed a branch 39which is connected to the drain from the closet passing through the saidsupporting structure. This branch has connected to it an elbow 40, theouter end 41 of which extends upwardly, as shown in Fig. 4, andiscoaxially disposed with reference to the axis 10. The drain isconstructed with a depending portion 42 which is also coazially disposedwith reference to the axis 10 of the lavatory B and which is receivedwithin the portion 4-1 of elbow 40. By means of this construction, thedrain 34 is swivelly connected to the elbow 40 so as to discharge thewater from the lavatory B regardlessof theadjusted position of thelavatory with respect to the closet A. If desired, the usual overflow 43may be employed which is connected to the outlet 36 of the lavatory anddrains into the trap 88 as with the ordinary form of lavatory.

For the purpose of supplyingthe lavatory.

10 of the lavatory and having the water connections thereof disposedwithin said hou a handle 47 through which hotor cold water maybedelivered to the outlet of the faucet by turning the handle 47 inopposite direc-- tions. As the lavatory rotates, th' faucet 14 remainsstationary. A flange 48 surrounding the faucet 44 serves to seal thejoint there respect thereto. The lower end of the spout is connectedthrough a coupling 62 with an elbow 51 which is swivelly connected bymeans of a pipe connection 52 with the discharge outlet 53 of the faucet44 situated at the bottom thereof. The swivel connection 52 superimposesthe drain 34 and is disposed in axial alignment with the axis 10 of thelavatory so that the same may swing with reference to. the closet topermit of moving the lavatory in the desired manner. It will hence bereadily seen that the lavatory may be swung to cover or uncover thecloset A, and during such movement, a fixed connection is had betweenthe water supply system and the sewer, thereby rendering it impossibleat any time to discharge the water elsewhere than into the lavatory orto drain the same in the proper manner from the lavatory.

For the purpose of holding the lavatory in adjusted position, we employa latching device, best shown in detail in Figs. 4 and 5. The arm 27 ofbracket 25 terminates in a segment 53 which is formed with a pluralityof notches 54 along the periphery thereof. The member 31 in housing 22is constructed with a depending ear 55 which is drilled to slidablysupport at one end a rod 57 This rod is slidably mounted at its otherend in the apron 21 of lavatory B, and has attached to the protrudingend thereof a knob by means of which the same may be reciprocated alongits bearing in the ear 55. The extreme end of the rod 57 is constructedwith a latch lug 58 which is adapted to engage any oi the notches 54 inthesegment 53 so as to latch thelavatory from movement. A spring 59encircling the rod 57 is seated against the apron 51 and is held inplace by the cotter pin 61. This serves to normally force the latch lug58 into the notches 54- to hold the lavatory in adjusted position. Whenit is desired to shift the position of the lavatory, the knob 60 isdrawn outwardly and the lavatory swung in the desired direction. Theknob 60, in addition to unlatching. the latching device, serves as ahandle for moving the lavatory.

Upon releasing the knob 60, the latch lug 58 drops into the notch 54 andholds the lavatory in adjusted position.

Our improved invention is used in the ordinary manner. By drawing theknob 60 upwardly, the lavatory can be swung from the position shown inFig. 3 to that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. If desired, the lavatory can beused in either position and can be moved without draining the Water fromthe basin 19. The closet A is readily accessible, and the seat may beraised in the customary manner.

When the lavatory covers the closet A, the seat thereof is completelyhidden and the ap pearance of the instal-lation is that of aped estal oran ordinary type lavatory. Inthis manner, the installation does notdetract from the appearance of the room, and yet offers all. of theconveniences desired.

The invention is highly advantageous in that a positive and effectivedevice is provided whereby both a closet and a lavatory maybe installedin the room of a hotel or elsewhere, as desired, without detracting fromthe appearance of the room. The device is perfectly sanitary and thewater may be drained from the lavatory at any adjusted position thereof,or filled into the basin as desired, regardless of the position of thelavatory with respect to thecloset. By means of the latching member, thelavatory may be held in position, thereby precludingthe movement of thesame duringthe use of the closet, or vice versa, to prevent accidentalinjury to the user. The knob servin to o erate the latching device, isalso capable ofuse-as a handle for swinging the lavatory, therebysimplifying the movement of the same. The invention is exceedinglysimple and will not readiiy get out of order, and when installed formsan attractive and pleasing fixture for the room with which it is used.

Changes in the specific form of our invention, as herein disclosed, maybe made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from thespirit of our invention.

Having described our invention, what we claim as new and desire toprotect by Letters Patent is: I

1. In combination, a closet having a suphousing offset from saidlavatory and connected therewith, a pivot for swingably sup lie portingsaid lavatory mounted within saidv housing, and a faucet containedwithin said housing.

3. In combination, a lavatory having a rim I i and an apron dependingtherefrom, said apron protruding outwardly from the lavatory at aportion thereof, and said rim extending outwardly from said lavatory tomeet said protruding apron to form a housing, and means within saidhousing for pivoting said lavatory for swinging movement. I

4. In combination, a' lavatory, a tubular 2. In combination. a lavatory,a tubular n" housing offset from said lavatory and connected therewith,the walls of said housing being formed with slots, brackets extendingthrough said slots, and means on said.brackets for pivoting saidlavatory for swinging movement. I

5. In combination, a lavatory, a tubular housing offset from saidlavatory and connected therewith, the walls .of .said housing;

being formed with slots, brackets extending I through said slots, meanson said brackets for spout and a drain fixedly connected to saidlavatory, a water pipe, a waste pipe, means for swivelly connecting saidspout to said water pipe, a faucet for controlling the flow of waterthrough said spout, means for swivelly connecting said drain to saidwaste pipe, said swivels being in alignment.

7.}In combination, a lavatory, means for swingably supporting saidlavatory, a water pipe, a faucet connected to said water pipe, a spoutfixedly connected to said lavatory, and means for swivelly connectingsaid spout with said water pipe.

' 8. In combination, a lavatory, means for swingably supporting saidlavatory, hot and cold water pipes, a' faucet connected to both of saidpipes, a spout fixed relative to said lavatory, and means for swivellyconnecting said spout to said-faucet.

9. In combination, a closet, a bracket, a lavatory, means on saidbracket for pivotally supporting said lavatory forswinging movement tocover or uncover said closet,a latch 1 lug movably supported relative tosaid lavatory, and means on saidbracket adapted to be engaged by saidlatch lug for latching said lavatory in adjusted position, and a memberfor operating said latch lug, said'member serving as a handle forswinging of said lavatory,

10. In combination, a closet, a bracket, a lavatory, means on saidbracket for pivotal- ;ly supporting saidlavatory for swinging movementto coveror uncover sald closet,-

means for latching said bracket and lavatory,

for movement relative to one another, and means carried by said lavatoryfor operating said latching means.

11; In combination, a closet, a bracket, disposed to one side of saidcloset, a lavatory, a support onrsaid lavatory angularly disposed withrelation thereto, means on said bracket supporting said lavatory throughsaid support, adrain from the center of said lavatory extendingangularly toward said pivot, latching means at said pivot for engagementwith said bracket and support for holding the lavatory in adjusted po-'sition, and an operatingv rod protruding through the front of saidlavatory and extending angularly toward saidlatching mechanism foroperating the same, said operating rod clearing the drain from saidlavatory.

12. In combination, a lavatory,means for swingably supporting saidlavatory, hot and cold water pipes, a faucet connected to both of saidpipes, a spout fixed relative to said] lavatory, and means for swivellyconnectingsaid spout to said faucet at the lower portion thereof.

. 13. In combination, a closet having a bracket for supporting the samefrom a wall, a drain extending through said bracket, a branch issuingangularly out from said bracket and on one side thereof and connected tosaid drain, a lavatory pivoted in proximity to said branch for movementto cover or uncover said closet, and a drain connected to said lavatoryand swivelly connected to said branch in alignment with said pivot.

14. In combination, a support, an arm formed on said support, alavatory, means formed on said lavatory and arm to pivotally mount saidlavatory relative to said support,

a conduit connected with said lavatory and'ineluding a vertical portionpositioned inalignment with said pivot, said condult being swlvelledalong the vertical portlon thereof.

15. In combination, a support, an arm 7 formed on said support, a ringformed on said arm, a lavatory, a ring formed on said lavatory andjournalled for rotation in the ring on said arm, and a conduit extendingthrough said rings and fixed relative to said supports.

16. In combination, a support, an arm formed on said support, alavatory, means formed on said lavatory and arm to pivotally mount saidlavatory relative to said support, a drain connected to said lavatoryand having a vertical run in alignment with the axisof said pivot, saiddrain being swivelled along said vertical run, and a water pipe having avertical run separated from said drain and in alignment with the axis ofsaid pivot, said pipe being swivelled along said vertical run.

17. In combination, a support, a lavatory, means on said lavatory andsupport for forming a pivot for said lavatory, a valve structure, hotand cold water pipes connected to said valve structure, said valvestructure and pipes being fixed relative to, sald support, said valvestructurehaving a portion thereof in and a latch movably mounted on saidlava-' All '9 int! tory and adapted to engage said segment for lockingsaid lavatory in adjusted position.

19. In combination, a support, a pair of spaced arms issuing outwardlyfrom said support, a lavatory having a rim and an apron, means on saidrim and one of said arms for forming a pivot for said lavatory, a memberextending across said apron, means on said member and the other of saidarms for forming a second pivot for said lavatory in alignment with saidfirst pivot a valve structure extending through said'first pivot, hotand cold Water pipes connected to said valve structure, and a spoutattached to said lavatory and swivel-1y connected to said valvestructure in alignment with said pivot.

20. In combination, a support, an arm is suing outwardly from saidsupport, a lavatory, means on said lavatory and arm for pivoting saidlavatory relative to said support, a drain connected to said lavatoryand having a vertical portion in alignment with the axis of said pivotand disposed on one side of said arm, said drain being swivelled alongsaid vertical portion, and a water conductor connected to said lavatoryand having a vertical portion position on the other side of said arm andin alignment with the axis of said pivot, said water conduit beingswivelled along its vertical portion.

In testimony whereof we have aflixed our signatures to thisspecification.

WALTER R. DENNIS.

EDWARD J BAEHR.

